In Europe, this type of hotel as an apart-hotel is becoming more and more popular. How does it differ from a regular hotel? The fact that each room is equipped, if not with a full kitchen, then at least a small corner where the guest can cook his own meals. And how does a rented apartment of this type differ from an ordinary apartment building? In such hotels there is a reception, a centralized cleaning of the rooms takes place. There is a swimming pool for guests, animation programs are held. Some apart-hotels along with kitchens offer their guests meals in the restaurant - breakfast, half board or three meals. In Europe, where food prices at the supermarket and cafe differ many times, the opportunity to cook hot food at home is a salvation for the budget tourist. In this article we will consider one of the apartments and studios type hotels. It is called Primavera Beach Hotel Studios & Apartments 3 *, and it is located in the homeland of the god Zeus, on the sunny and beautiful island of Crete (Greece).
Where is the hotel located and how to get to it?
The location of the apart-hotel described here is the resort village of Malia. This is a very famous resort, which is famous for its picturesque nature and clear water. To get to the hotel, you must first land at the airport of Heraklion. And from it to Malia - only 31 kilometers. So the transfer will take only half an hour. You can independently get by taxi or by bus, which goes around the neighborhood from the hub to Hersonissos. The village of Malia itself, although it is considered to be seaside, is located a little off the coast. The entire first lane is occupied by hotels. And "Primavera Beach Studios & Apartment" is among them. Thus, guests can enjoy the ideal location of the hotel. The beach is fifty meters away, the center of the old village is 800 meters, and a kilometer to its port. The resort's attractions, such as the Lichnostatis Open Air Museum, Lake Voulismeni and the Crete Golf Club, are within walking distance. The center and focus of the nightlife of this part of the island, the resort of Hersonissos, is located seven kilometers away. And next to the hotel there is a bus stop. In the reviews, the location of the apart-hotel is characterized as very successful.
Features holidays in Malia
There are family resorts designed for children. There are those in which people feel active, loving excursions. There are, finally, youth resorts where day and night life is in full swing. Malia is a romantic place. It so happened that newlyweds and couples in love come here. Moreover, the latter can sometimes be of the same sex. Those who intend to go to Malia should be prepared for the fact that on the beach and even by the pool of the Primavera Beach Hotel Studios & Apartments 3 * you can witness passionate kisses and more frank manifestations of romantic relationships. But the resort has another "trick". And this is the beach. He is considered the best in all of Crete. Add to that blazing sunsets and lush Mediterranean vegetation. The resort infrastructure allows you to enjoy your vacation as couples cooing with each other, there and people who crave new experiences and excursions.
Territory
Most apartment hotels are condominiums. But Primavera Beach Hotel Studios & Apartments 3 * is an exception. The hotel consists of a number of two-story houses. All of them are buried in luxurious greenery. Between the cottages, alleys are decorated with colorful tiles. The reception of the apart-hotel, like some rooms, is located in the building. A sun terrace is built on its roof. You can also give the skin a bronze tint by the pool, which is located between the villas. Sun beds and umbrellas are free for guests. This aparthotel was built in 1985. Naturally, he was repeatedly renovated. The last repair ended this year. The total area of the hotel is two thousand square meters. The hotel is guarded by video cameras. Next to it there is public parking. The hotel has a restaurant, two bars, a tour desk.
Rooms
Primavera Beach Hotel Studios & Apartments is not too big. It has only 27 rooms. As the name of the hotel implies, the rooms are divided into two categories: studios and apartments. These guest rooms also vary in capacity, can accommodate from two to four guests. In addition, the studios can be standard and improved (superior). All rooms, even those located on the ground floor, have a balcony. It is equipped with a tea table and two armchairs.
The studio has a kitchenette in the spacious living room. It consists of a hob, sink, mini fridge, electric kettle and a set of dishes. The apartments have a more complete kitchen. It has a spacious refrigerator, as well as various devices for cooking. The bedrooms are equipped with a split system, a minibar (it is paid for), a TV with satellite channels. Upon request, a safe will be delivered to your room and they will be given a password from Wi-Fi. But this service is paid (two euros per day). Free internet connection is only possible in the hotel lobby. The bathrooms are equipped with a toilet, bidet and showers. Almost all balconies offer wonderful views of the Aegean Sea.
What do tourists say about the rooms?
The guests liked the fact that the maids were cleaned in the studios and apartments of the hotel every other day. But they do not wash the dishes for the guests. Every day, maids replenish their supplies of tea, coffee and sugar. And they change bed linen twice a week. Also in the rooms of the Primavera Beach Hotel Studios & Apartments 3 * hotel (reviews confirm this) there are facilities for self-cleaning.
The rooms have one wide or two separate beds. Tourists notice that the pool is adjacent to the end of the building. But because the cries of swimmers and music from the bar do not reach the rooms. And the soundproofing in the apartments is excellent. After all, the hotel specializes in the resettlement of lovers and honeymooners.
Nutrition
Despite the fact that both the studios and apartments of Primavera Beach Hotel Studios & Apartments 3 * have kitchens, the hotel offers its guests breakfast. They are served every morning in the lobby bar, near the reception. As travelers say in their reviews, the breakfasts here are good, varied. It can be seen that they do not save on tourists here. Only the coffee here is from the machine. And this is the only complaint that guests make to food. The owners of the hotel - an elderly married couple - give packed lunches to those who have an early departure or excursion. But this must be warned in advance. The hotel has an Oscar restaurant where you can have dinner, as well as two bars in the lobby and by the pool. The hotel is surrounded by shops and bars. In walking distance there is a supermarket. Just a hundred meters from the Primavera is located the Red Lyon Pub and Restaurant, which tourists highly recommend.
Beach, pool
Primavera Beach Hotel Studios & Apartments 3 * (Crete) is located on the first line from the sea. The length of the beach of Malia is about a kilometer. A wide strip of sand allows everyone to find a suitable place to relax. Sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach are paid, but in the hotel near the pool - no. From the reviews you can understand that the bottom is in this freshwater tank with a gentle entrance, so you can bathe children there. Malia beach is considered the best in Crete. It offers standard but varied types of water activities.
Hotel reviews Primavera Beach Hotel Studios & Apartments
Tourists note that the hotel provides a range of services. So, you can rent bicycles, use the office equipment of the business center, book excursions, and exchange currency. If you arrived at the hotel with a baby, a cot will be installed in your room upon request, and this service will not cost you a cent. The reception is open around the clock, and its staff speak several languages (including the minimum vocabulary in Russian). Tourists note the friendly and warm attitude of all staff to them. At the reception you will be advised where to buy groceries, what to see in Malia, what excursions to go on. For an extra charge, early check-in and late check-out are possible. Prices at Primavera Beach Hotel Studios & Apartments start from four thousand rubles per night (standard studio for two people). Tourists call this cost corresponding to the high quality of service at the hotel.